Match results (Sunday night): Because of the Vikings' win in Week 17, Philadelphia will no longer be the No. 1 seed. Either Detroit or Minnesota will be the No. 1 seed, with Philadelphia locked in as the No. 2 seed.
Match results (Sunday afternoon): Despite the absence of Jalen Hurts and backup Kenny Pickett being injured during the game, the Eagles won 41-7 against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. By securing the win, the Eagles clinched the NFC East title and, at worst, the No. 2 seed in the conference.
The Vikings will now play the Packers in the afternoon, a game that could potentially eliminate Philadelphia from the race for the top seed. If Minnesota loses, Philadelphia will have to wait until the next game. monday night football That's because the Lions could eliminate the Eagles from being a one-seed. If both teams lose, the Eagles will enter Week 18 with a chance at the top seed.
It was a successful season for philadelphia eagles So far, they have already clinched their ticket to the playoffs. Unfortunately, they are dealing with injuries. Specifically, quarterback Jalen Hurts, but he remains in concussion protocol and will not play when the Eagles play their rival. dallas cowboys In week 17.
Kenny Pickett will start in his place and should play well enough to clinch the NFC's top seed and the NFC East title. The Cowboys are already out of playoff contention, but they hope to ruin Philadelphia's hopes with home-field advantage in the postseason.
Here's what needs to happen for Pickett and the Eagles on Sunday.
Eagles NFC and division championship scenario
The Eagles are behind both the Lions and Vikings in the race for the top seed, but those two teams share a division and only one of them will be seeded higher than the NFC East winner. Only the team. Will the Eagles be the winner? commander of washingtonsitting two games behind after splitting the season series one game apiece.
That said, there is also a scenario in which Philadelphia loses. If the Eagles lose, or if either the Vikings or Lions win, the Eagles will lose the top seed and home-field advantage throughout the postseason. The Vikings are packers The Lions will play Monday night, the afternoon after the Philadelphia game.
- Philadelphia win/tie, or
- Washington loses/tie
The Eagles could be eliminated from the race for the top seed if:
- Philadelphia Lose/Tie OR
- Detroit wins or
- Will Minnesota win?
- Detroit and Minnesota tied
The Eagles are seven-point favorites against the Eagles on Sunday. According to FanDuel Sportsbook.
NFC standings updated thursday night football
1.×-detroit lions (13-2, win over MIN, 9-1 NFC)
2.×-philadelphia eagles (12-3)
3. Los Angeles Rams (9-6, win over SEA, 5-5 NFC)
4. atlanta falcons (8-7, victory over TB)
5.×-minnesota vikings (13-2, lost to DET)
6.×-green bay packers (11-4)
7. commander of washington (10-5)
9. (8-7, 5-6 NFC)
8. tampa bay buccaneers (8-7, lost to ATL, 6-4 NFC)
10. dallas cowboys (7-8, 5-5 NFC) — Lost
11. arizona cardinals (7-8, 3-6 NFC) — Lost
12. (6-9, win over DAL) — Eliminated
13. new orleans saints (5-10) — Eliminated
14. (4-11, lost to CHI) — Eliminated
15. chicago bears (5-11, win over CAR) — Eliminated
16. new york giants (2-13) — Eliminated
Teams marked with an x qualify for the playoffs.
